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Japan Weighs Homegrown Defense Export System to Bolster Security Ties
Japan is poised to revolutionize its defense export game with a homegrown system that could supercharge its security alliances - and Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro is betting that production capacity will be the key to deterrence. A proposed Japanese-style Foreign Military Sales system and new agency could soon make Tokyo a major player in the global arms trade.
US Approves $1.67 Billion in Military Sales to New Zealand, South Korea
The US has greenlit a whopping $1.67 billion in military sales to boost the defense capabilities of New Zealand and South Korea, with cutting-edge helicopters, torpedoes, and precision-guided weapons on the agenda. New Zealand is set to receive five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters and advanced systems in a $1.5 billion deal, while South Korea will get a $106 million package to enhance its military arsenal.
US Approves $4.2B Military Helicopter Sale for South Korea
The US has greenlit a $4.2 billion military helicopter sale to South Korea, including 24 cutting-edge Lockheed Martin MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to boost the Republic of Korea Navy's maritime capabilities. This deal builds on the country's existing fleet, which has been successfully operating a similar batch of 12 Seahawks since 2020.
Taiwan's Drone Ambitions Hit as Defense Budget Cut Stalls Unmanned Buildup
Taiwan's plans to boost its drone capabilities have hit a roadblock after a significant cut to its defense budget, with zero new domestically produced drones set to be procured in 2026. The budget slash, resulting from a Legislative Yuan vote, has stalled the island's ambitious unmanned buildup.
UK Delays F-35 Software, Turns to US Glide Bombs
The UK Ministry of Defence has authorised the purchase of US-made glide bombs, known as GBU-53/B StormBreaker, to equip the F-35 with an interim stand-off capability until its own advanced SPEAR 3 system is ready. This move will enhance the F-35's firepower with a versatile 200-pound bomb that can glide up to 69 miles and track targets with radar, infrared, or laser precision.